Blue Plumbago

Ceratostigma
plumbaginoides

Peacock-blue flowers stand out against mahogany foliage!

The old adage goes that if you can't grow Blue Plumbago, it's time to move to the city! And that's really no exaggeration -- this perennial is quick to spread and puts up with a lot of abuse, from dry soil to neglect. With a constitution like that, you'd expect it to look rather weedy and tough, yet it is as dainty as a violet and as bushy as a Vinca!

The original late-bloomer, Plumbago makes a belated appearance in spring, after most of the garden is well under way. Quickly meandering over rocks and across troublesome bare spots, it begins blooming in late summer, just as the rest of the flower garden is calling it quits. The peacock-blue flowers are flattish and held wide open, just 3/4-inch across yet very prominent against the small, bright green leaves. As the weather cools, the foliage turns a rich mahogany, enhancing this plant's appeal.

Only 8 to 12 inches high, it forms mats 12 to 18 inches across. Plumbago is superb for ground cover, edging, or underplanting shrubs. Or, if you have a fall perennial bed, by all means plant it in front of your pink Mums and red Asters!

Dwarf Plumbago thrives in good soil or poor, in heat or cold, in sun or shade (partial shade is ideal). It does need good soil drainage and prefers dry to wet conditions, but these are its only requirements. Mulch lightly in winter in zones 5 and 6. Zones 5-9.

Good solid blue flowering shrub. Mine does not bloom as blue as this picture. foliage is pretty.

Butterflies like a lot of sunlight, so locate your garden in a sunny area.

If you live in a windy location, plant your butterfly-attracting plants near a building, fence, or hedge to protect them.

Plant a variety of nectar-rich plants, as well as shrubs and evergreens for shelter.

Since many butterflies and native flowering plants have co-evolved, try to put in some that are native to your area. The Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center provides lists of plants native to states and regions.

Certain colors are particularly attracting to butterflies – red, yellow, pink, purple, or orange blooms that are clustered or flat-topped, with a short flower tubes are especially attractive to adult butterflies.

Avoid using pesticides, especially around nectar-producing plants.

Provide a shallow source of water – try a birdbath with pebbles lining the bowl.

Place a rock in a sunny spot for butterfly basking and resting.

Create a "puddling area" by digging a shallow hole filled with compost or manure where rainwater will collect and release essential salts and minerals.

If you want butterflies to breed in your garden, put in some caterpillar food plants, such as parsley, milkweeds, asters, thistles, violets, clover, grasses, and Queen Anne’s Lace.

Since butterflies need nectar throughout the entire adult phase of their lives, try to create a design that will allow for a continuous bloom – when one stops blooming, another starts.

As the deer population has boomed and
food has become scarcer, they have become more aggressive. In some areas deer will
strip your garden bare, leaving nothing green or flowery behind. While there is no such thing as a completely deer-proof garden, there
are some effective things you can do to protect your garden from these
hungry animals.

Use physical barriers

A High Fence
Deer can jump pretty high, but a fence higher than eight feet (higher on an up-slope) and
flush with the ground will keep any deer out.

Electric Fences
They are a much easier and less expensive solution. Deer generally
will not try to jump electric fences, but will rather try to climb
through the wires, receiving a deterring shock.

Bird-Netting
An even less extreme
physical option is to put bird netting over your larger and more
susceptible plants.

Herbs, some conifers, and many flowers
are some of the best deer-resistant plants. More fragrant plants will often deter predation. Planting just a few deer-resistant plants will limit grazing of your other plants. Remember, "deer-resistant" does not mean deer-proof. A hungry animal will eat just about anything.

Having a dog In the Family

Owning a dog, especially a big dog will almost always keep deer from approaching your home. Just the scent of the dog will keep most deer away, and if your dog lives outside you will probably never see any deer.

For most gardeners, it is a combination of different solutions that works best. Every gardener has to find the solution that works best in their garden.

Set plants 15 to 18 inches apart. Ceratostigma will grow virtually anywhere, in good soil or poor, in sun (preferable farther north) or shade, heat or cold.

Maintenance:

We recommend a light winter mulch. As plants spread rapidly, frequent dividing may be necessary; this is best done in spring.

Zones:

Zones 5 to 9.

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Jan 10, 2014

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Nov 6, 2013

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Nov 6, 2013

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Nov 1, 2013

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Oct 23, 2013

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Oct 14, 2013

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Oct 9, 2013

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Oct 7, 2013

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Oct 3, 2013

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Sept 30, 2013

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Sept 26, 2013

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Sep 23, 2013

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Sep 18, 2013

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Sep 18, 2013

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Sep 17, 2013

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Sep 17, 2013

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Sept 15, 2013

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Sep 13, 2013

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Sep 11, 2013

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Sep 11, 2013

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Sep 2, 2013

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Sept 2, 2013

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Sep 2, 2013

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Aug 25, 2013

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Aug 23, 2013

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Aug 21, 2013

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Aug 21, 2013

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Aug 17, 2013

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Aug 13, 2013

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Aug 13, 2013

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Aug 11, 2013

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Aug 11, 2013

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Aug 8, 2013

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Aug 2, 2013

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Levittown, PA

Jul 30, 2013

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Jul 29, 2013

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Newark, DE

Jul 29, 2013

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Manchester, NH

Jul 26, 2013

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Jul 19, 2013

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Jul 18, 2013

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West Wareham, MA

Jul 17, 2013

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Midvale, UT

Jul 14, 2013

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Chesapeake, VA

Jul 12. 2013

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Wasilla, AK

Jul 9, 2013

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Blauvelt, NY

Jul 8, 2013

I bought total of 5 Japanese maple trees in the past and they are growing well. Looking forward to receive 2 more additional trees.

Berkeley, CA

Jul 8, 2013

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Peabody, MA

Jul 7, 2013

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Wichita, KS

Jul 4, 2013

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Jul 4, 2013

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Kernersville, NC

Jul 1, 2013

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Lakewood, OH

Jun 28, 2013

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Cape Girardeau, MO

Jun 27, 2013

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Jun 24, 2013

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Mount Vernon, OH

Jun 22, 2013

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Monroe, WA

Jun 20, 2013

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Lakewood, WA

Jun 18, 2013

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Bloomington, IL

Jun 16, 2013

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Morristown, TN

Jun 12, 2013

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Chamblee, GA

Jun 9, 2013

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Greenville, SC

Jun 7, 2013

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Hazen, ND

Jun 6, 2013

[I have] always been happy with Wayside plants-healthy and long-lived.

Buena Park, CA

Jun 6, 2013

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Newark, NJ

Jun 3, 2013

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Jun 3, 2013

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Catonsville, MD

May 31, 2013

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Hazel Park, MI

May 31, 2013

Even if I never buy anything from Wayside, I always enjoy looking at the plants and flowers because of the outstanding quality of the pictures. Also, the pictures are useful to help me identify plants that are unfamiliar to me.

Pearsall, TX

May 30, 2013

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Raleigh, NC

May 28, 2013

This was a quick and easy purchase. I am very surprised at the sale price of the items and I will definitely use this site for future purchases!

Jeffersonville, IN

May 26, 2013

I was very pleased with arrival of my order. My roses were in very good condition for bare root. They are doing very well in Georgia. Thanks for all the care in shipping. I will order again.

Lake Park, GA

May 26, 2013

Outstanding product selection. Excellent service. The plant arrived in perfect condition. Will definitely use again when looking for a plant not available locally.

Edwards, MO

May 25, 2013

I have several beautiful Clematis plants from Wayside that have been growing for nearly 10 years.

Cambridge, MA

May 18, 2013

The bunchberry (Cornus canadensis) that are supposed to be tricky to start are already thriving one week after planting! They were beautifully packaged for shipping. Thank you for being such a great nursery and a delight to deal with!.

Rehoboth, MA

May 18, 2013

Plants are healthy, vigorous, and bloom their heads off. What's not to like?

Williamstown, MA

May 16, 2013

I am very impressed with the Wayside Gardens system! It continues to be a pleasure to add your plants to my garden. I also appreciate your kind help when I have questions.

Clearwater, FL

May 16, 2013

I have had very good service from Wayside Gardens over the past 2 years. The operators are very courteous. Keep up the good work!

Clearwater, FL

May 16, 2013

I shop at Wayside Gardens, because local garden centers don't offer the variety.

Lansing, MI

May 16, 2013

Have always had great success with my Wayside plantings. [I] Have been a customer for years.

Moody, AL

May 15, 2013

I have ordered plants from Wayside for years. They have never failed to disappoint either in quality or price.

Danville, PA

May 13, 2013

I have wanted to order some shrubs for my garden for quite some time. I am so glad that wayside had such a great sale that will allow me to have some beautiful shrubs! I can't wait to get them.

Yakutat, AK

May 12, 2013

All my plants arrived in really good condition quicker, than I expected. Thank you so much for your great service!

Simpsonville, SC

May 12, 2013

[The] Only place that I could find to order plants.

Others just had info and no place to order. So glad I found Wayside Gardens!

Plainville, CT

May 12, 2013

This is the first time I have ordered from Wayside Gardens. The selection of plants is exceptional and the product detail is extremely helpful.

Madison, WI

May 10, 2013

Have always loved Wayside and use their print catalog to dream and learn about plants [and] planning plantings.

Madison, WI

May 10, 2013

I have been purchasing from the Wayside Catalog, and now the website, for 28 years. They are my mentors. They are helpful, and the only catalog I can really trust to send good plant materials. [They] back up help with knowledge from horticulturists, and phone operators which could not be more helpful.

St. Louis, MO

May 10, 2013

I have always been happy with the plants from Wayside. They are healthy and beautiful.

Buena Park, CA

May 10, 2013

I really like to order through the internet. I am disabled and this is a perfect way for me to see what's new in gardening. The Wayside Co. is very reliable.

Chicago, IL

May 9, 2013

I've purchased plants from Wayside before and have always been satisfied with their plants.

Pittsburg, CA

May 8, 2013

I've enjoyed looking through their catalogs every year. Sometimes I do make a purchase. Descriptions of plants are very good. They do offer the unusual.

Toledo, OH

May 8, 2013

The plants are in good condition and are shipped very well packed. I love the mix and match sales, because it allows me to try some different plants, without suffering the full loss if they don't work in my garden.

Springdale, AR

May 5, 2013

Wayside has innovative quality products that they stand behind.

Lexington, KY

May 5, 2013

Have always been pleased with the quality of products at Wayside Gardens!

Springfield, MO

May 3, 2013

All plants from Wayside Gardens have been healthy! I love this place!

Greensboro, NC

May 3, 2013

Very impressed and your prices were better than several other places.

Appleton, WI

May 2, 2013

Wayside has a great reputation for quality of plants.

Charlottesville, VA

May 2, 2013

Top shelf plants and [they] are packed the best I've received from any garden nurseries.

Palmyra, IN

May 2, 2013

I love this garden shop. The plants are always top quality.

Canon City, CO

May 1, 2013

I think the products are beautiful, the service has been great, and the prices are better than some others.

Kokomo, IN

May 1, 2013

Through the years Wayside Gardens has been a real delight to work with. A nice selection of plants and very reasonable prices. Thank You & keep up the good job.

Livonia, MI

May 1, 2013

I love the quality and unique selection with Wayside Gardens.

Seattle, WA

Apr 25, 2013

Healthy plants at good prices and GREAT customer service!

Hephzibah, GA

Apr 24, 2013

Amazing selection, beautiful plants that arrived in great condition!

Kalamazoo, MI

Apr 23, 2013

I trust Wayside Gardens. We are long-time customers.

Rock Island, IL

Apr 23, 2013

I like the fact that Wayside runs frequent sales. Their quality is excellent and when on sale, you can't beat their prices!

Baltimore, MD

Apr 22, 2013

I have always been completely satisfied with any plants purchased from Wayside Gardens.

I have purchased from Wayside Gardens before. I appreciate the way flowers are packed and shipped. The planting instructions are great!

Colorado City, CO

Apr 19, 2013

Wayside Gardens is very reputable company that delivers good service and has excellent selection and quality plants. I am always happy ordering from Wayside.

Renton, WA

Apr 19, 2013

I Love that they show me what will grow in my climate it makes it so much easier to make my selections. I think that their prices are fair and their guarantee to grow is fabulous!

Sparks, NV

Apr 19, 2013

Wayside Gardens has a wonderful selection of beautiful plants and they are displayed in the catalog clearly and true to life. I have always been happy with the condition of all the plants I have ever received.

Portland, ME

Apr 16, 2013

I was looking for mountain laurel (Kalmia) cultivars. They are hard to find, especially in the South. Wayside is about 100 miles from me, has a good selection, and also has a good plant description and pictures. I really like the ability to specify your own planting zone and their telling you for each plant whether it is suitable for your zone.

Gainesville, GA

Apr 16, 2013

Love Wayside! The catalog is very educational and I look forward to receiving it.

Dunwoody, GA

Apr 16, 2013

Great products! They also have a most agreeable return policy. Their staff has always been cordial. I've used Wayside Gardens for my home for tens of years.

Rockville Center, NY

Apr 16, 2013

Very impressed and happy with [the] selection! Thank you Wayside Gardens!

Des Moines, IA

Apr 16, 2013

Wayside always has excellent products.

Logan, UT

Apr 15, 2013

The plants arrived right on schedule, and appear to be healthy and are actually bigger than I anticipated. I will do business with Wayside Gardens in the future.

Dade City, FL

Apr 15, 2013

I have Been buying plants from Wayside since the 70's. I have never been disappointed.

Prestonsburg, KY

Apr 13, 2013

Easy to use online purchase form, good pictures and excellent product descriptions.

White Bird, ID

Apr 12, 2013

The plants I ordered were in very good shape upon receipt. The ordering process was easy and efficient.

Summerville, SC

Apr 11, 2013

Such an enjoyable experience to see your online catalog, especially all the new plants. The plants that attract hummingbirds and butterflies definitely perk my interest. You have classified everything from sun to shade loving plants. All considerations have been covered. Thank you so much. I cannot wait for my new plants.

Mt. Jackson, VA

Apr 10 2013

I have enjoyed Wayside Gardens' fine service for a number of years. It is always one of the first sources I go to for plants and information about plants.

Morehead, KY

Apr 8, 2013

Their products are always very securely packed and arrive in excellent condition I appreciate the wide variety of plants available from Wayside, much more than I could get from any of our local nurseries.

Libertyville, IL

Apr 8, 2013

I am always satisfied with the excellent quality of the merchandise. The plants arrive well packed and in good condition. Also at my age, [83] I find it easier to shop on line and have things delivered.

Libertyville, IL

Apr 8, 2013

Have always adored their catalog and [I] am anxiously awaiting my copy this year. Website is easy to navigate and I was able to conclude my purchase quickly and easily.

Gilmer, TX

Apr 7, 2013

I am very pleased with my purchase. The plants were nice and healthy and looking good since I have planted them.

Greenbrier, TN

Apr 5, 2013

I am a "new" gardener and was looking for one or two plants that I could grow in containers that would have a BIG impact on my small patio space. Wayside Gardens not only had a large selection to choose from, they also had a wealth of information about each plant that helped me determine which would truly be the best choice. I found the plants I wanted on their site and then went to other sites to see if I could find them a little cheaper. In the end Wayside Gardens won out on cost as well!

Omaha, NE

Apr 5, 2013

Great place to buy perennial plants. Great variety and the prices are reasonable for hard to find plants. Highly recommended!

Salem, MA

Apr 4, 2013

Wayside was one of the few companies where I could buy live Milkweed plants! This is extremely important because the Monarch Butterfly is endangered and needs Milkweed to survive. I hope the Monarchs will find my milkweed plants! The plants were packed well and carefully marked on the outside "Rush, live plants which I appreciated. They were also healthy and have been doing well in my side yard.

Forest, VA

Mar 25, 2013

I love the Wayside catalog, the variety of items they carry, and the information provided about each plant.

Westfir, OR

Mar 25, 2013

I have always been pleased with the plants I have ordered from Wayside Gardens over the years.

Garden City, NY

Mar 24, 2013

The variety of plants was amazing as well as descriptions of plant and care of same.

Millbury, MA

Mar 24, 2013

We have never had a problem with any of the plants we have ordered from Wayside Gardens. Thujas we purchased and planted in '04 all survived and are now 30 feet tall.

Grosse Ile, MI

Mar 21, 2013

I have always been very satisfied with the plants I receive from Wayside! I will continue to buy from them, because they have proven to be very reputable and dependable!

Kingsport, TN

Mar 19, 2013

Your site made what I was looking for very easy. I am a national accredited judge of flower shows.

Reading, PA

Mar 19, 2013

Wayside continues to be a good source for high quality, unusual garden plants.

Charlottesville, VA

Mar 15, 2013

Rare finds. Have been looking for the plant selected for a long time. This is the only nursery that carried the item. I hope it works in my area.

Oyster Bay, NY

Mar 15, 2013

Wayside Gardens gives us very well cared for plants. They have been healthy and pest-free in the past; I expect the same from this order. Thanks.

Sound Beach, NY

Mar 10, 2013

We've been getting plants from Wayside Gardens for many years and have always been very satisfied with all aspects of ordering from this company.

Fort Worth, TX

Mar 5, 2013

Anyone who has ordered from other catalogue companies has experienced disappointment with the size and quality of plants. Not so with Wayside! Every plant shipped from this company is healthy and of satisfactory size, plus vigorous in growth and blooming performance.

Lake Wylie, SC

Feb 27, 2013

Great plants. Found a free shipping coupon. They always stand behind their product and replace unsuccessful plants without hassle. I have used Wayside for years and always feel confident in ordering from them. They take good care of the plants in the months or years of growing, before being shipped to my home.

San Marcos, CA

Feb 23, 2013

For as long as I can remember Wayside Gardens offered the highest quality plants and customer service. The variety and selection are second to none. Their catalogs provide endless ideas and their website functions beautifully.

McKinney, TX

Feb 18, 2013

Have been ordering from Wayside Gardens for years and am always very pleased with the quality and selection of plants.

Putnam Valley, NY

Feb 13, 2013

Wayside Gardens is a wish book. It has so many plant applications and worthy varieties within those uses. I got a plant that I would be very unlikely to find locally. Can't wait to receive and plant it in my garden!

Marquette, MI

Feb 13, 2013

Sweet Shrub is an OLD plant and difficult to find. It brings back memories of my Grandfather and Grandmother who lived in Murphy, NC. Thank you for carrying the unusual!!

New Bern, NC

Feb 10, 2013

I have used Wayside Gardens several times when I was looking for something special for my garden. Plants have always been healthy.

Hermitage, TN

Feb 8, 2013

I am already looking at the new catalog to see what I want next for my garden. Great service, keep up the good work.